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Y581 PRP

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

27,298 mi
Last recorded27,298 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY581 PRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 27,298 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess NSR and OSR handbrake cables corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Extensive covers obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 27,245 miles

Corrosion setting into some suspension components

Engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Jun 2024 27,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Mar 2019 27,051 miles

Covers and undercovers obscuring some components

Pass 15 Aug 2017 27,020 miles

all brake discs surface corrosion

alloy spring seats poor condition

Fail 10 Aug 2017 27,020 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by main beam (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs surface corrosion

alloy spring seats poor condition

Pass 14 Jul 2015 26,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2014 26,157 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 25,679 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 25,169 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 24,887 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 23,781 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 22,372 miles

all discs slightly pitted

Fail 4 Feb 2009 22,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

all discs slightly pitted

Pass 31 Mar 2008 21,192 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 20,490 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 19,105 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall VX220?

Based on 30,598 MOT tests across 2,048 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
1,641
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 888
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 478
Headlamp aim too high 474
Headlamp aim too low 378
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 369
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Y581 PRP is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 48,624 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall VX220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y581 PRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall VX220 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y581 PRP is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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